Easy Fried Crab Cakes

Name: Easy Fried Crab Cakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 0.5 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed; 1 medium bell pepper, minced; 2 stalks green onions, white parts only, minced; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste; 2 pounds cooked blue crabmeat, drained; 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®); 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, or more as needed; 2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed

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A really easy and very tasty crab cake recipe I put together with my 5-year-old son.

Recipe by John Houghton

Updated on February 14, 2022

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

½ (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
1 medium bell pepper, minced
2 stalks green onions, white parts only, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
2 pounds cooked blue crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, or more as needed
2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed

Directions

Mix crushed crackers, bell pepper, green onions, egg, mayonnaise, and Dijon together in a large bowl. Gently fold in crabmeat, seafood seasoning, and black pepper using a wooden spoon or spatula. Form crabmeat mixture into 1/2-inch-thick patties, 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Put bread crumbs on a plate. Coat patties with bread crumbs.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.

Cook's Note:

To crush the saltine crackers, put a half-sleeve of crackers in a zip-top plastic bag, seal, and crush with a rolling pin.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

312	Calories
11g	Fat
18g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 312
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	15%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 154mg	51%
Sodium 1216mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 16mg	80%
Calcium 170mg	13%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 480mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.